Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence at University of Cagliari – English-taught Master's in Italy

Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence is an English-taught programme offered by University of Cagliari in Italy.

Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence is offered by University of Cagliari. You can also browse all courses in Italy for comparable English-taught options.

This Master's programme (LM-32) at the University of Cagliari runs over 2 years and 120 ECTS in line with the Bologna process, taught in English in Cagliari through the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (DIEE). The curriculum is organised into four building blocks — Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence — with traineeship opportunities in Sardinia, Italy and Europe, plus a documented double-degree option and a final examination.

• ✓Computer Engineering block — core computer-engineering subjects
• ✓Systems Engineering block — systems-level engineering subjects
• ✓Cybersecurity block — security-focused subjects, within a programme listed in ENISA’s CyberHEAD higher-education database and the Cybersecurity National Lab’s Italian MSc database
• ✓Artificial Intelligence block — AI-focused subjects, alongside DIEE research laboratories working on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence
• ✓Traineeship opportunities in Sardinia, Italy and Europe, plus entrepreneurial projects through the University’s CREA innovation and entrepreneurship centre

The blocks above summarise the official programme presentation at a high level. Confirm the current module list in the official study plan for your enrolment year.

See how this English-taught degree fits among English-taught courses in Italy and explore more options on the University of Cagliari page.

Foreign applicants go through an online pre-evaluation with a dedicated foreign-student quota noted on the official prospective-student page. Access follows the annual official Cagliari call — verify the current call before applying.

Eligibility depends on the applicant's academic background and programme-specific admission requirements.

According to the University of Cagliari's official programme pages, this LM-32 Master's prepares computer engineers for roles spanning cybersecurity and artificial intelligence — within a programme listed in ENISA's CyberHEAD higher-education database and the Cybersecurity National Lab's Italian MSc database, and connected to DIEE research laboratories in these fields.

Documented pathways include traineeships in Sardinia, Italy and Europe, entrepreneurial projects through the CREA centre, and a double-degree option. For broader planning, see our Study in Italy guide.

Scholarship availability should be confirmed with the university and the relevant regional scholarship authority.

Scholarship availability and awards depend on eligibility and official university or regional policies.

This is a free-access Master's programme (LM-32) running over 2 years and 120 ECTS in English in Cagliari, subject to the mathematics, physics and ICT curricular requirements and B2 English above, plus a committee check of personal preparation. Enrolment for the preparation check runs through the Esse3 online services within the General Manifesto deadlines, and upcoming graduates may apply conditionally under the student-career rules.

The programme documents traineeship mobility in Sardinia, Italy and Europe alongside a double-degree option — confirm current options on the official pages before planning around them.

Students applying from India should verify the current Cagliari programme call, curricular eligibility, English-language documentation and visa-related steps before applying. See the Italy university admission process, Universitaly guidance and Italy student visa guidance.